Rooibos tea vs Green tea

Rooibos Tea

1. Fermented
2. Caffeine free!
3. Low tannin content
4. Anti-oxidants rich (polyphenols)

60-80mg per 200ml

1. Research: Limited scientific data, general health benefits, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, no proven weight loss properties yet, but excellent substitute for those battling with adequate water intake.
2. No problems with Iron absorption, may be taken with meals.

Green Tea

1. Unfermented
2. Caffeine ± 20mg per cup

(vs. coffee @ 80mg per cup) – if it indicates caffeine free it is.

1. Tannin: EGCG (potent free radical scavenger)
2. Anti-oxidants (polyphenols)

40-60mg per 200ml

1. Research: Extensive, excellent Cardiovascular health benefits, natural diuretic (improves cellulite!), very effective treatment for Insulin resistance, powerful thermogenic: burns calories!
2. Iron absorption reduced, minimize this effect by having green tea in between meals, not with meals.